Idaho edges Wyoming 17-13 with James-Newby’s 3 sacks
- Idaho took an early lead with a touchdown run by Elisha Cummings and extended it with a touchdown pass from Jack Wagner.
- Keyshawn James-Newby recorded three sacks, significantly impacting Wyoming's offensive efforts.
- The Vandals secured a 17-13 victory, marking their first win of the season.
On Saturday, Idaho faced Wyoming in a closely contested game in Laramie, Wyoming. The Vandals took an early lead with a 3-yard touchdown run by Elisha Cummings, making the score 7-3 in the first quarter. Idaho extended their lead to 14-10 with a 2-yard touchdown pass from Jack Wagner to Jake Cox, capping a significant 10-play drive. The Vandals maintained their advantage with a 49-yard field goal by Cameron Pope just before halftime, leading 17-10. Wyoming struggled to capitalize on their opportunities, with quarterback Evan Svodba being sacked three times by Keyshawn James-Newby, who played a pivotal role in Idaho's defense. Despite a late-game drive that brought Wyoming to the Idaho 38-yard line, James-Newby’s crucial sack forced the Cowboys to punt, effectively sealing the game for Idaho. Wyoming's final possession ended with another sack, highlighting Idaho's defensive prowess. Idaho's rushing attack was led by Nate Thomas and Elisha Cummings, who combined for 116 yards, while Wagner completed 12 of 21 passes for 101 yards. Wyoming's Svodba managed to throw for one touchdown and added 45 rushing yards, but it was not enough to overcome Idaho's strong performance. This victory marked Idaho's first win of the season, improving their record to 1-1 after a loss to Oregon in their opener. Wyoming, on the other hand, fell to 0-2, continuing their search for a win in the early part of the season.